tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Retail Workers

All articles tagged with #retail workers

retail-security1 year ago

Retail Workers at TJ Maxx and Marshalls Now Wearing Body Cameras

TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, is equipping some store employees with police-like body cameras to deter shoplifting and enhance safety. While the initiative aims to reduce theft and protect workers, some employees and criminologists question its effectiveness and suggest that better training and staffing might be more beneficial. The use of body cameras in retail is part of a broader trend, with other retailers and countries adopting similar measures. However, concerns remain about the potential risks and the impact on employee privacy and safety.

via KABC-TV|
#body-cameras#retail-security#retail-workers
crime2 years ago

Rising Retail Theft: Home Depot Exec Warns of Violent Threats and Exploitation

Home Depot's head of loss prevention, Scott Glenn, testified before a congressional panel about the increasing threats faced by retail workers from shoplifters, including those brandishing knives and guns. Glenn emphasized that retailers are not exaggerating the dangers posed by organized retail crime, which resulted in $112 billion in inventory losses last year. He highlighted tragic incidents where Home Depot employees were killed while trying to stop shoplifters. Glenn also expressed concerns about the rise of third-party platforms selling stolen goods. The hearing aimed to address the issue and consider legislation, such as the "Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act," to establish a federal coordinated response. Law enforcement officials testified about the links between organized retail theft and narcotics, weapons trafficking, and money laundering.

via New York Post |
#crime#legislation#organized-retail-theft
business2 years ago

Amazon Fires Alabama Union Organizer Who Testified Before Senate Committee.

Amazon has fired Jennifer Bates, a worker who helped lead the effort to unionize an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama. Bates was fired after returning from medical leave following injuries sustained on the job. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) accused Amazon of firing union leaders to extinguish any embers of union support in the facility. The firing threatens to renew tensions between Amazon and workers who were spurred to organize earlier in the pandemic amid frustrations with the company’s response to the health crisis and a broader spotlight on racial inequities in the United States.

via CNN|
#alabama#amazon#business
labor-relations2 years ago

Workers Report Companies' Tougher Stance Against Union Organizers.

Retail workers at companies such as Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and REI have reported being disciplined or fired after engaging in union organizing efforts. While the companies initially countered the campaigns with criticism of unions and other means of dissuasion, they became more aggressive after unionization efforts succeeded at one or two stores. Some labor relations experts say the companies' progressive public profiles may have initially held them back, but once the union wins a few elections, "you pull out all the stops."

via Yahoo News|
#corporate-response#labor-relations#national-labor-relations-board
labor-relations2 years ago

Workers Accuse Companies of Unfairly Targeting Union Supporters

Retail workers at companies such as Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and REI have accused their employers of targeting union supporters after organizing efforts gained traction, charges the companies deny. Some labor relations experts say the companies' progressive public profiles may help explain why they chose to hold back at the outset. However, once the union wins a few elections, the companies become more aggressive. The National Labor Relations Board has received charges of unfair labor practices from workers at these companies.

via The New York Times|
#corporate-denials#labor-relations#national-labor-relations-board